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Metal Oxysulfides: From Bulk Compounds to Nanomaterials
Clément Larquet1,2, Sophie Carenco1
1Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Collège de France, Laboratoire de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Paris, LCMCP, Paris, France.
Frontiers in Chemistry
|April 17, 2020
Summary
This review covers metal oxysulfide synthesis and applications, focusing on both bulk materials and emerging nanomaterials. It highlights their potential in diverse technological fields, driven by advanced synthesis and characterization.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Metal oxysulfides are versatile compounds with unique properties.
- Both bulk and nanoscale forms are of significant interest for various applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of metal oxysulfide synthesis and applications.
- To discuss the properties, structures, and synthetic routes of these materials.
- To highlight the potential of metal oxysulfides in technological fields.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on metal oxysulfide synthesis.
- Analysis of properties and applications of bulk and nanoscale metal oxysulfides.
- Discussion of synthetic methodologies and characterization techniques.
Main Results:
- Detailed overview of bulk rare earth and transition metal oxysulfide synthesis and properties.
- Exploration of the growing field of nanoscaled metal oxysulfides, including lanthanide-based and transition-metal based nanoparticles.
- Identification of advanced synthetic routes and characterization techniques.
Conclusions:
- Metal oxysulfides offer significant opportunities across various technological applications.
- Advancements in synthesis and characterization are crucial for unlocking their full potential.
- The review underscores the importance of continued research in this domain.
